Cake made with homemade caramel (Page 4 ) | August 13, 2024

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Prepare the Caramel Icing:

Start the Caramel Base: In a large saucepan, combine 2½ cups of sugar, the butter, cream, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is just about to boil. Then, transfer the mixture to a separate pan and set aside.
Make Caramel Syrup: In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar over medium heat until it turns amber in color. Avoid stirring; instead, gently shake the pan occasionally to ensure the sugar melts evenly.
Combine: Carefully pour the caramel syrup into the saucepan with the cream mixture. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (about 232°F or 111°C) on a candy thermometer.
Cool and Beat: Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let the caramel cool for about 15 minutes. Then, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the caramel on medium speed for 15-20 minutes until it thickens and resembles ice cream in texture. If the icing becomes too thick, you can add a little cream to loosen it up.

Assemble the Cake:

Ice the Cake: Once the cake layers have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of caramel icing on top. Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake.
Serve: Allow the icing to set before slicing and serving.

Enjoy!

This Southern Caramel Cake is best enjoyed with family and friends. The moist cake paired with the rich, creamy caramel icing makes for an irresistible dessert!

This recipe has been clarified to ensure all steps are easy to follow, making it easier to create a delicious Southern Caramel Cake. Enjoy baking!

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